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Why Should You Bother?
“Yeah but ain’t it just for women?” we hear some of those cave-
men at the back grumble. Certainly not, and according to Franklin,
us chaps put our chops through an awful lot of trauma that needs
fixing. “Although the male skin is thicker and pretty resistant it un-
dergoes a significant amount of stress as a result of shaving. Tes-
tosterone is also responsible for increased oil production, yet the
surface of a man’s skin tends to be much drier due to its thickness
and reduced levels of natural moisture.”
The skin is also, and here’s a factoid to take home with you, the
largest organ in your body, and the part of your body most on show,
so it pays to give it some TLC. Regular facials will boost cell regen-
eration and promote collagen development to help you in the war
against ageing, while also boosting your blood circulation and leav-
ing you with a healthy post-facial glow that continues for weeks af-
ter.
And the benefits aren’t just skin-deep with the facial massage hav-
ing been shown to activate and work your sympathetic nervous sys-
tem, which successfully helps manage your stress levels.
One major worry though, and something to bear in mind before
your facial is how the product and treatment might react to any al-
lergies or sensitive skin you have. “It is important to disclose any al-
lergy’s if these are connected to skin sensitivity,” says Franklin, “but
we are all different and therefore there wouldn’t be one definitive
answer. You should ask for a skin consultation before undertaking
treatment, so your specialist can assess your skin health and rec-
ommend an appropriate treatment. That said gentle and effective
products are always advisable for sensitive skin types.”
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